Absolutism is a theory in which the monarch has great power and rules with absolute sovereignty.
2) Explain the justification for absolutism referred to as the 'divine right of kings'.
Jacques-Benigne Bossuet affirmed that abosulte power could be justified through the divine right of kings to rule- an authority given to monarchs directly by god.
3) List the causes of the rise of Absolutism in Europe.
4) In your opinion, is absolutism a good way to rule? Can you think of a situation where it might be a positive thing?
In my opinion, I believe that absolutism is a poor way to rule, due to the chaos it brings. Many disagreements rise and can lead to disasters. Absolutism may be good when a state needs guidance from one powerful ruler who can decide choices right away.
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Absolutism (Homework or in-class)
1) What is absolutism?
Absolutism is a theory in which the monarch has great power and rules with absolute sovereignty.2) Explain the justification for absolutism referred to as the 'divine right of kings'.
Jacques-Benigne Bossuet affirmed that abosulte power could be justified through the divine right of kings to rule- an authority given to monarchs directly by god.3) List the causes of the rise of Absolutism in Europe.
Practical considerationsProtestant Reformation
Mercantile policies
4) In your opinion, is absolutism a good way to rule? Can you think of a situation where it might be a positive thing?
In my opinion, I believe that absolutism is a poor way to rule, due to the chaos it brings. Many disagreements rise and can lead to disasters. Absolutism may be good when a state needs guidance from one powerful ruler who can decide choices right away.